Leading Procurement Strategy: Driving Value Through the Supply Chain by Martin C

Description: Leading Procurement Strategy by Martin Christopher, Dr Carlos Mena, Remko van Hoek Unlock the competitive advantages of procurement with this guide to developing and delivering strategies that optimize this key business function. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Delivering successful procurement programs has helped businesses like IKEA, Tesla and Nike maximize the potential of their resources and gain the competitive advantage. Learn how to develop similar strategies, that meet the needs of the business, customers and suppliers, and lead their implementation using insights from the experts in procurement strategy.Leading Procurement Strategy provides readers with a complete overview of the skills, knowledge and tools needed to implement a successful procurement strategy. The expert author team of Carlos Mena, Remko van Hoek, and Martin Christopher present practical advice and guidance underpinned by academic theory and supported by an extensive range of real-world case studies including IBM, IKEA, John Deere, NASA, Nike and Tesla. Readers are shown how to develop, deliver and sustain procurement performance with clear and accessible guidance.The third edition offers the latest insights into the future of procurement and digitalization, updates on green and socially responsible procurement and a revised structure. The key issues affecting the procurement function are covered and tips for developing the best practices in teams are found throughout. Author Biography Carlos Mena is the Nike Professor of Supply Chain Management at Portland State University (PSU), USA. Previously, he was a faculty member at Michigan State University, USA and Cranfield University, UK.Remko van Hoek is Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas, USA. Previously, he was Chief Procurement Officer at the Walt Disney Company, California, USA and he held executive roles at Nike, Cofely (GDF SUEZ) and PwC.Martin Christopher is Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics at Cranfield School of Management, Bedfordshire, UK. Table of Contents Section - PART ONE: Procurement strategy;Chapter - 01: Introduction - The strategic role of procurement;Chapter - 02: Procurement and the organization - Organizing for success;Chapter - 03: The strategic procurement cycle;Section - PART TWO: Procurement and the supply network;Chapter - 04: Supplier relationship management;Chapter - 05: Global sourcing;Section - PART THREE: Delivering performance in procurement;Chapter - 06: Strategic cost management;Chapter - 07: The impact of procurement on financial results;Chapter - 08: Supply chain risk management;Chapter - 09: Digitization of procurement - The enabling role of technology;Section - PART FOUR: Sustaining procurement performance;Chapter - 10: Sustainable procurement;Chapter - 11: The future of procurement Review "Great to see a relevant and rich set of practical tools, several of which, including the sourcing gemstone, we use in our organization. This book can help equip talent of the future for the growing business value that procurement can drive and achieve." * Michael DeWitt, Vice President Strategic Sourcing, Walmart International *"The future of procurement is promising and exciting, procurement will continue to innovate, become more digitized and grow its contributions to sustainability. This book will help equip more leaders of the future to help make the progress happen!" * Ninian Wilson, Group CPO, Vodafone *"Provides insight about the role of procurement and how it is critical for any organizations performance enhancement. The authors share great content about how procurement decisions directly impact business community as well as creating competitive advantage for the organization." * Lindle Hatton, CEO, National Association of Procurement Officials *"Powerfully insightful and a rich source of information that demystifies the complexities of todays global supply chains. With sage actionable thoughts, it is an essential companion in transforming procurement leadership strategy, which is certainly an integral element of creating value in the NGO sector." * Mark Spencer, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain, Mercy Corps * Review Quote "The future of procurement is promising and exciting, procurement will continue to innovate, become more digitized and grow its contributions to sustainability. This book will help equip more leaders of the future to help make the progress happen!" Promotional "Headline" Delivers key strategic insights and guidance on formulating and implementing a robust procurement strategy Feature * Delivers key strategic insights and guidance on formulating and implementing a robust procurement strategy; * Provides real world case studies from leading organizations including Tesco, Coca-Cola, P&G, IBM and Tata; * New to this edition: the latest on the future of procurement and digitalization, updates on green and socially responsible procurement; * Offers powerful practical tools for managing procurement and supply, brought to you by the authors, who have consideration professional and academic experience Details ISBN1398601608 Author Remko van Hoek Short Title Leading Procurement Strategy Language English Year 2021 Edition 3rd ISBN-10 1398601608 ISBN-13 9781398601604 Format Hardcover Subtitle Driving Value Through the Supply Chain DEWEY 658.72 Publisher Kogan Page Ltd Publication Date 2021-09-03 Imprint Kogan Page Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-09-03 NZ Release Date 2021-09-03 UK Release Date 2021-09-03 Pages 272 Edited by Peter Scott Birth 1955 Affiliation Reader in Public and Private International Law, University College London Position Reader in Public and Private International Law Qualifications OBE,QC Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Replaces 9781398693708 Alternative 9781398601581 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced by 9781398619524 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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ISBN-13: 9781398601604

Book Title: Leading Procurement Strategy

Number of Pages: 272 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Leading Procurement Strategy: Driving Value Through the Supply Chain

Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Publication Year: 2021

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Author: Martin Christopher, Dr Carlos Mena, Remko Van Hoek

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